274 Can We Slow Aging? Perspectives from the Director of Forever Young- A Documentary - with David Donnelly
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 06/29/2026
FB 109 Anne Mullens: Fueling with Fat: Demystifying the Ketogenic Lifestyle
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
THIS FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the impact of low carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition on health and aging well. Today’s Featured Expert is Anne Mullens, an award winning Canadian journalist and author specializing in Health and Science Writing, At a time when the twin hazards of diabetes and obesity are so prevalent in our society that we say that there is a diabesity epidemic, we are bombarded with discordant messages about what, when, and how to eat, to stay healthy and age gracefully. A goal of this podcast is to cut through the noise and provide...
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277 Chronic Pain, Mobility and Healthy Aging: The Muscle-Longevity Connection with Stacey Roberts
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Is chronic pain really an inevitable part of aging—or could it be a warning sign that deeper imbalances are affecting your healthspan, mobility, and quality of life? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with physical therapist, registered nurse, educator, and functional wellness expert,Stacey Roberts, about the root causes of chronic pain and why conventional treatments often focus on symptom relief instead of true healing. Stacey explains how chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, hormone imbalance, gut health issues, biomechanics, and lifestyle...
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Flashback Friday 005 Susan Bock Smith and Judy Bjornson: Becoming Fall-Proof
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
“You got to just move. It doesn’t matter how efficient your movements are, what matters is that you are moving.” - Susan Bock Smith
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276 Why You Never Get Over Grief -and Why That's Good with Thomas Attig
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Grief is not a problem to be solved or something we simply “get over.” In this profound conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with philosopher and grief expert Thomas Attig about mourning as a lifelong process of relearning how to live in a world forever changed by loss. Drawing on decades of scholarship and personal insight, Thomas explains how grief can deepen our love, strengthen resilience, and help us find wisdom and meaning in life’s most difficult transitions. This episode offers compassionate guidance for anyone grieving a loved one or supporting someone through loss. Thomas...
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FB 026 Brian Morgan: Think Deeply, Speak Clearly, Bridge the Divide
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
I talk with Brian Morgan. President of Think Deeply, Write Clearly about bridging the many divides that are polarizing our society, through creative thought and communication.
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275 Reverse Diabetes and Restore Vitality Through Functional Nutrition with Lori Balue
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with metabolic restoration practitioner, Lori Balue, about how women can restore energy, reduce inflammation, preserve muscle, and regain metabolic resilience through personalized nutrition and functional testing. Lori shares her remarkable journey of losing 100 pounds, reversing prediabetes and chronic inflammation, and transforming her health in midlife. Listeners will...
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FB 118 Dr. Douglas Scharre: Alzheimer's ? or Simply Aging ?
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
THIS FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effect of aging on brain functions, affecting many attributes of cognition, like memory and processing speed; and on the importance of recognizing the early warning signs of dementia for early treatment. Today’s guest is neuropsychiatrist and creator of the SAGE test, Dr. Douglas Scharre. Dr. Scharre is board certified in neurology, behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry with special interests in cognitive assessment, degenerative dementias and dementia-related behaviors. He joined The Ohio...
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274 Can We Slow Aging? Perspectives from the Director of Forever Young- A Documentary - with David Donnelly
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary, Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics,...
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074 FB Adena Sampson: Healing Oneself: The Road Back to Me.
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A recurring theme in this podcast is the importance of mindset in supporting consistency, when making the small changes in lifestyle and habits that can have a big positive impact on your health and vitality as you age. Your beliefs shape how you think, feel and act. And if you are to overcome life’s challenges when they strike, you have to believe in your ability to do so.My guest today, Adena Sampson, is the founder of Outloud Productions & The Unbreakable Spirit movement, a breakthrough coach, and best-selling author of the book. The Road Back to Me: 9...
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273 Seed Oils, Inflammation and Healthy Aging with Cherie Calbom
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Are the so-called “heart-healthy” vegetable oils in your kitchen truly supporting your health—or could they be contributing to inflammation and metabolic imbalance? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with nutrition expert Cherie Calbom, MS, CN, about industrial seed oils such as canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil, and the growing concerns surrounding their role in oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and healthy aging. Cherie explains how highly processed oils may affect metabolic health, brain function, and overall wellness, and shares...
info_outlineWhat if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary, Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine, and the ethical and emotional implications of extending human life. Listeners will gain insight into the science driving the longevity revolution while reflecting on what it truly means to age well in a technology-driven world.
David Donnelly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director. His work focuses on science, human performance, creativity, technology, and the evolving human experience. His first internationally distributed documentary, Maestro, explored musical mastery and Estonia’s Singing Revolution through the life of conductor Paavo Järvi. He later directed documentaries including Nordic Pulse, Forte, and The Cost of Convenience, examining culture, technology, and human autonomy. In Forever Young, Donnelly spent three years documenting leading longevity scientists and exploring the biological, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of extending human healthspan and lifespan. His work bridges scientific complexity with accessible storytelling that invites audiences to reflect on the future of aging and humanity itself.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Welcome and introduction
02:35 – The longevity revolution and redefining healthy aging
03:58 – David Donnelly’s journey from pre-med student to filmmaker
05:30 – The documentary Maestro and Estonia’s Singing Revolution
08:37 – Why longevity science became the focus of Forever Young
10:59 – Dr. Lockitch’s personal journey into epigenetics and healthspan
13:17 – Healthspan versus lifespan and the science-fiction future of aging
15:06 – The “Death Doula” concept and the death-positive movement
17:46 – Death meditation, grief, and facing mortality consciously
19:43 – Longevity science, biomarkers, and rethinking how we spend our lives
22:15 – Wearables, biological age testing, and tracking healthspan
26:28 – Hallmarks of aging and emerging biomarkers of longevity
29:01 – Ethical questions around lifespan extension and “escape velocity”
31:13 – Human trials targeting aging itself and the future of longevity medicine
33:27 – Epigenetics, lifestyle medicine, and personal responsibility for health
35:47 – Environment, socioeconomic factors, and the cultural barriers to longevity
37:00 – Digital dementia, screen addiction, and modern threats to brain health
38:40 – The powerful message: Your genes are not your destiny
41:12 – Where to watch Forever Young and connect with David Donnelly
Connect with the work of David Donnelly
Watch the documentaries Forever Young and Maestro
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